[cxc] oral presentation (poem practice) Flashcards
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Welcome to the realm where rhythms reign,
Reggae festivals transcend mere music,
They pulse with Jamaica’s vibrant narrative,
Weaving culture, unity, and boundless glory.
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Sumfest’s rhythms illuminate three decades,
Rebel Salute, its glow, a scene ethereal.
Economic tides ride on music’s sway,
$120 million resounds, Montego Bay’s day.
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Beyond mere cash,
Unity sparks in reggae’s splash.
Chronixx’s call, aligning hearts,
Reggae’s unity silences discord’s arts.
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Jamaica’s talents grace grand stages,
Their music reverberates, reaching far.
Peace, love, unity, their harmonies soar,
In reggae’s soul, Jamaica’s core.
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Festivals birth change, undeniable,
Rebel Salute champions nature’s cause.
Cultural bridges rise, stereotypes tumble,
In reggae’s groove, walls crumble.
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Communities stand empowered, tall,
Education and hope, an enchanting call.
Digital realms, a global tapestry,
Streaming culture, unrestrained.
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Reggae’s essence, threads spun in unity,
Agents of change, in rhythmic communion.
Jamaica’s soul in vibrant hues,
Threads of unity, steadfast and true.
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Their legacy endures time’s embrace,
Reggae’s magic etches an indelible trace.
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Let rhythms echo wide and far,
Reggae’s melody, a guiding star.
In each beat, in resounding sound,
Jamaica’s spirit, universally renowned.
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For festivals are not fleeting fires,
They’re tales of unity that inspire.
In reggae’s embrace, the world finds grace,
A cultural odyssey, a cherished space.
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From Montego Bay’s shores to global expanse,
Reggae’s pulse banishes every fear.
A celebration, an eternal flame,
Jamaica’s spirit, reggae’s acclaim.
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a land where the sun kisses the sea,
Reggae festivals found their genesis,
Born from a need to echo the heartbeat
Of a nation yearning for unity’s chorus.
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In Jamaica’s vibrant tapestry, they arose,
Not just as concerts but as cultural rites,
Sprouting from a soil rich with history,
A response to societal struggles and fights.
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These festivals, like seeds in fertile ground,
Grew from the roots of music’s rich soul,
A rallying cry in times of unrest found,
To heal, unite, and make brokenness whole.
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Jamaica’s pulse, beats within each fest’s start,
A testament to resilience, a cultural art.